Busy bumblebee - New Zealand

While exploring Hamilton Gardens in New Zealand, I came across a patch of sunflowers that immediately caught my attention. One in particular stood tall, its petals glowing in the sunlight.

At the centre of the flower, a European bumblebee was busy collecting nectar, its body already coated in pollen. We stood and watched for a while, completely absorbed by how focused it was on its work. It was a simple moment, but one that showed the small, everyday interactions that keep nature ticking.

© Alison Lee Rubie 2025 - Hamilton Gardens, New Zealand

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